OATH

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“What are we doing here?” The year 2020 turned what was once quintessential late-night stoner existentialism into a daily mantra for nearly everyone on this planet. What are we doi ng with our limited time in this life? What is our purpose? What should we be doing? For the past 25 years, MONO have explored themes such as the relationship between darkness and light; hope in the face of disaster; and the duality of birth and death. On their 12th full-length album, OATH, they ponder the time that makes up life, and how to make the most of that time. Recorded and mixed with longtime friend and collaborator, Steve Albini, OATH opens like a sunrise with a slowly ascending orchestra and brass section, the full band taking its time to revel in the atmosphere before joining in the splendor. Throughout the album’s 71-minute runtime, MONO meditates on that theme of time and life in myriad ways. The unhurried evolution of a song that is a hallmark of MONO’s catalog is infused with an air of elegance that elevates OATH to new heights. MONO challenged themselves with a universally relatable existential examination, and answered with OATH, an album that offers benevolent reflection rather than fleeting respite. LIMITED EDITION COLORED VINYL: METALLIC GOLD (EDITION OF 500)LIMIT TWO (2) PER CUSTOMER LIMITED EDITION COLORED VINYL: CLOUDY SKY (EDITION OF 1,000)LIMIT TWO (2) PER CUSTOMER TRACK LISTING1. Us, Then2. Oath3. Then, Us4. Run On5. Reflection6. Hear the Wind Sing7. Hourglass8. Moonlight Drawing9. Holy Winter10. We All Shine On11. Time Goes By Show more